There were various other stalls too. It was comforting to know that no matter where in the world you are, you can always find some NZ sausage

Tom bought a little good luck warrior from a local carver who insisted every other carving on the island was made in China

We then reached Banzai Pipeline – the world’s most famous and deadliest wave. To me it looked like your average wave, but in the winter months it grows to around ten metres tall and surfers flock from all over to ride the Pipeline

Next stop was Laniakea Beach where the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles rest on the shore. This is by no means a destination spot unless you are intrigued by stationary turtles

The lady on the left was more interested in her tan and I couldn’t blame her

The final stop was in the surf capital of the world, Haleiwa – a charming little town!

Life is good

Other highlights of the week involved pre-dinner drinks, walking to dinner and dinner itself

Cute little Italian restaurant, Arancino’s

Happy hour!

Hardest decision of the day

Surprise breakfast for American Fathers’ Day

Tom’s birthday cake (which he would have otherwise missed as he was in the air for it)